Life as an Observant Male

So as many of you know, I am working in the mall this summer.  I never knew you could learn so much from sitting about observing your surroundings.  As I sit at my booth, located between Wet Seal, Victoria's Secret, and Sephora, I see a lot of women.  This time has given me the opportunity to watch and study the female gender.  And boy have I learned a lot.  It seems like women, when approached by a stranger who has a question for them or a product to sell them, always try their hardest to avoid the situation.  I've seen many different approaches to this avoidance: the look and dart past when they aren't looking, the walk on by like no one is talking, and of course the blunt rejections.  Now I'm being genderist (new word).  I've just noticed that it happens more with women than men.

Now for a little critique on the males.  I have seen too many men try to fight their way out of certain situations with their girlfriends or wives.  The woman wants to go into a store to look for something.  The male stands there, complains (throws a fit in a way), and refuses.  They may also come up with an excuse like "We have to go...remember?"  Now I don't thoroughly enjoy shopping (like most males don't) but I do believe in being a man.  And this means, guys, if your woman wants to take you shopping, you should see that as a privilege.  Girls really don't want guys there to "help" them shop, but if she invites you, she wants to spend time with you.  So quit complaining and just go into the store with her.  Let her know that you are supportive.  Plus she is probably shopping for things to wear that you like.  She wants to look good for you.  What more could you ask for?  If anything, go in with her so you can regulate her spending : )

Alright well enough observations for one day.  Just bored at work and thought I'd share my experiences with y'all.  Have a good weekend everyone!

One Month Til School? Are you serious?

Well it's almost the end of July so that means school is that much closer to us.  How awful does that sound?  Even though I'll be entering my last year of school, I still hate thinking about going back.  But I have met some amazing people and made some incredible memories during my time at school.  I would not trade them for anything in the world.  So this post is kind of random but I just thought I'd share what's on my mind today.  Also, with summer almost over, I am starting to think about what I've done and how much stuff I never did.  I would have loved to go home, rent a boat for the weekend and hit up the lake, catch a Springfield Cardinals game, see more movies, etc etc.  But my summer has been filled with two semesters of summer school, work, and that's about it.  I did however get away for the July 4th weekend and spent an awesome three days with my friends and their family in Ohio.  That has probably been the highlight of my summer.  Oh and let's not forget the NBA draft and summer league!  Blazers in 2011 baby!  Now if only I had the same confidence in my Seahawks lol.  Well hope everyone's summer is going well and if you still have things to cross off your summer to do list, you better hop on it!  Later.